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Obituaries
10/31/09 Logan, Joseph F. “Skyohweho”
Joseph F. “Skyohweho” Logan, 69, a native of the Onondaga Nation, passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, at the home of his special friend, Michael Jock in Akwesasne.
He was born on June 28, 1940 on the Onondaga Nation, where he was raised, the son of Irving Sr. and Elsie Isacos Logan. He attended school on the Onondaga Nation.
Indian Joe, as he was known to many, was an ironworker based in Philadelphia, Pa., until his retirement. After his retirement he had a cleaning business. At one time he worked as a custodian for the Lafayette and Onondaga Nation Schools.
Joe lived in Georgia for the past 12 years. He was a member of the Wolf Clan and belonged to the Oneida Indian Nation. He was formerly a volunteer fireman for the Onondaga Nation Fire Department, where he had previously served as a chief. Joe enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, traveling and working as a cultural consultant. He was a tinkerer of small engines and other “collectibles”.
He is survived by a sister, Katherine Homer of the Onondaga Nation; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends he met throughout his journeys. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Sequin Hill and three brothers , Irving Jr., Arnold Logan and Oliver Hill.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 4 at the Fiore Funeral Home, 303 Main St., Oneida, and at 11 a.m. at the Longhouse on the Oneida Indian Nation. Burial was made in the Oneida Indian Nation Burial Grounds. Calling hours were 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 3 at the Fiore Funeral Home in Oneida.
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